I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it.
As far as pleasures, you've got to have limits. You shouldn't have too much of good things, so you'll always have a desire for more and you won't get bored.
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.
The greatest pleasures are only narrowly separated from disgust.
Pleasures flit by - they are only for yourself; work leaves a mark of long-lasting joy, work is for others.
Perhaps all pleasure is only relief.
All of my pleasures are guilty, but that's just the way I'm wired.
Man cannot live without joy; therefore when he is deprived of true spiritual joys it is necessary that he become addicted to carnal pleasures.
It's true Heaven forbids some pleasures, but a compromise can usually be found.
Pleasure does not equal happiness; it's part of happiness.
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